fanfare

noun

fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfer 

1

: a short and lively sounding of trumpets

2

: a showy outward display

Examples of fanfare in a Sentence

The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet, what would normally elicit a litany of social chatter across the internet just kind of came and went with very little fanfare. —Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Cineverse’s decision to quietly release the reboot with limited promotional fanfare suggests an awareness of the movie’s flaws — but also a failure of stewardship. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026

Members of the royal family can, and do, flit in and out of the private dining rooms and salons without any fanfare. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

The governor’s office began working with Argeris in June 2024, shortly after the Bears launched, with great fanfare, a push for public funding for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fanfare

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

fanfare

noun

fan·​fare ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r 

-ˌfe(ə)r

: a short stirring tune played by trumpets